True Island Getaway
About Key Largo
Key Largo is the first island of the fabulous Florida Keys. Key Largo is home to the world's second largest artificial reef, the 510 foot USS Spiegel Grove, the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, and the famous Christ of the Abyss underwater statue. Key Largo is also known as the "dive capitol of the world". Let's explore some great spots you'll want to visit and grab a bite to eat at!
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Key Largo
Key Largo is the first island of the fabulous Florida Keys. Key Largo is home to the world's second largest artificial reef, the 510 foot USS Spiegel Grove, the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, and the famous Christ of the Abyss underwater statue. Key Largo is also known as the "dive capitol of the world". Let's explore some great spots you'll want to visit and grab a bite to eat at!
Food scene
This is a local favorite spot! Amazing food and drinks, reasonably priced and friendly people. You can sit with a view of the water while enjoying fresh locally caught seafood and a refreshing cocktail.
*Traditional shower and toilets are also located at Blackwater Siren for our houseboats guests to use throughout their stay.
*The small boats you see next to the parking lot at Blackwater Siren are NOT the dinghy boats you will be using for your stay. Your dinghy is right down the street (painted blue dock you see in main picture).
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Blackwater Siren
107690 Overseas HwyThis is a local favorite spot! Amazing food and drinks, reasonably priced and friendly people. You can sit with a view of the water while enjoying fresh locally caught seafood and a refreshing cocktail.
*Traditional shower and toilets are also located at Blackwater Siren for our houseboats guests to use throughout their stay.
*The small boats you see next to the parking lot at Blackwater Siren are NOT the dinghy boats you will be using for your stay. Your dinghy is right down the street (painted blue dock you see in main picture).
Right on the water, this local restaurant has delicious food and drinks.
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Sundowners
103900 Overseas HwyRight on the water, this local restaurant has delicious food and drinks.
A trip to the keys isn't complete without key lime pie! Check them out and enjoy a tasty slice of heaven.
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Blond Giraffe Key Lime Pie Factory
92220 Overseas HwyA trip to the keys isn't complete without key lime pie! Check them out and enjoy a tasty slice of heaven.
Fresh seafood, marketplace and cocktails!
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Key Largo Fisheries Backyard Cafe
1313 Ocean Bay DrFresh seafood, marketplace and cocktails!
Lunch, dinner and live entertainment. Dine on the water at Snooks!
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Snook's Bayside Restaurant & Grand Tiki
99470 Overseas HwyLunch, dinner and live entertainment. Dine on the water at Snooks!
Local beach/bar and night life
Gilbert's has beach access and a great bar and cocktails. So pack your swimsuit!
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Gilbert's Resort
107900 Overseas HwyGilbert's has beach access and a great bar and cocktails. So pack your swimsuit!
Harry Harris Park
50 E Beach RdSwim & snorkel at this local park and beach.
Former pro football coach and Florida resident Jimmy Johnson's local spot. Waterfront dining and entertainment. Great for day or night activity.
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Jimmy Johnson's Big Chill
104000 Overseas HwyFormer pro football coach and Florida resident Jimmy Johnson's local spot. Waterfront dining and entertainment. Great for day or night activity.
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Insect repellent
Good to have while outdoors in Florida!
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USB charger or power bank for devices
Our boat has somewhere to plug in your phone but might also want to bring a power bank as backup.
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Sunscreen/hat/ raincoat
Florida is known for it's hot sun so come prepared but also in case we have any rain showers you might want a raincoat while on the dinghy.. no need to worry about the rain while on the houseboat though, it's fully enclosed and extra cozy when it's raining!
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Ice for boat cooler
Our boats have coolers, if you want to have light snacks/drinks, bring ice!
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Getting to and from our houseboat
Dinghy boat operation: Florida law requires anyone who was born on or after Jan. 1, 1988 to successfully complete an approved boating safety course and obtain a Boating Safety Education Identification Card issued by the FWC. If you were born before this date you will not need this identification. We recommend basic boating knowledge to operate the dinghy boat.
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Sunset on the boat!
We highly recommend you check in BEFORE it gets dark and enjoy a beautiful sunset on the boat.
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Swimsuit/ Trunks/ Water shoes
You can't come to the keys without proper swim gear!
Our guests enjoy swimming off the houseboat as it is very shallow and generally calm waters, but this is the open ocean so please respect the wildlife creatures you might encounter.
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Flashlight or backup batteries
This experience is just like camping. Our houseboats come with lanterns but things do happen and if you plan on using them longer than normal we recommend bringing a backup flashlight or lantern.
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Please do not use the linens/towels to remove makeup
Please be considerate of our linens and towels, we do our best to keep the place clean and hope you can help us by not leaving stains. We recommend packing makeup remover if needed.